As a Data Analyst you will play a key role in analyzing our operational data to improve our Quality Verification strategies for the EA Sports titles (such as FC, NBA and NHL). You should be a sharp, curious, and analytic individual who has a passion for diving into data to solve business problems. Your insights will influence how we build and verify the quality of our games, and how to improve our business processes through data insights.

The Data Analyst will be responsible for assembling data from multiple sources, conducting analyses, performing research, interacting with different internal customers, designing, documenting, and implementing analytical solutions, as well as compiling and presenting results, in graphical and written summaries, to a variety of audiences. You will be responsible for building metrics reporting systems and for tracking process improvements across the organization. You will excel in a fast paced environment, managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines in an internationally based team. The ideal candidate would be an effective communicator who combines solid technical skills with pride in excellence, who also demonstrates the potential to grow into a client-facing consulting role and/or an analytical consulting role (i.e. development of simulation models).

What a Data Analyst does at EA:

• Assembles data from multiple sources, conducts analyses, performs research, designs, documents and implements analytical solutions.    
• Presents analysis conclusions to the internal customer in a clear, understandable, and valuable way.
•  Communicates with team members and business stakeholders.
• Presents high quality reports and findings in Power BI or as presentations.
• Builds metrics reporting systems and tracks process improvements across the team.
• Conducts analysis using statistical software, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Designs, evaluate and monitor key metrics, understanding root causes of changes in metrics
• Develops and maintains scripts and queries to import, manipulate, clean, transform data from different sources
• Builds and shares live dashboards and reports complete with user documentation
• Builds and trains statistical models for hypothesis testing
• Performs quality assurance on generated results to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Presents conclusions in a clear and concise way

The next great Data Analyst needs:

• Relevant experience in a past analytical role.
•  Expert data visualization techniques for charts and reports - good knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Unstructured Data handling - Know best practices on how to stage unstructured data and properly model it to solve the problem at hand
• Must have very good database and SQL knowledge, NoSQL and elastic search - a strong bonus.
• Data Analysis - good knowledge of R language, MS Excel mastery, including VBA, PivotTables, and array functions - or other similar tools used for discovering data patterns and correlations through statistical methods.
• Good math and analytical skills including statistics, simulation, and optimization.

We Thought You Might Also Want to Know:

• Where are we located? The EA Vancouver Office is located in suburban Burnaby, British Columbia
• EA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Pay Transparency - North America

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). 

PAY RANGES

* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$75,900 - $105,600 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

 In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.